El Mirador del Carmen will host the Sacred Music Concert of the Magnum Mysterium Choir with baritone David Geary and pianist Brigitta Kovács.

With free access until full capacity is reached, it will take place on Saturday, April 12 under the direction of Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez. It will begin with the Gregorian chant ‘Christus factus est’.

The Estepona Town Hall informs that the Magnum Mysterium Choir of Estepona will offer its traditional Sacred Concert next Saturday, April 12, at 20.00 hours, at the Mirador de Carmen Cultural Center.

The attendees will be able to enjoy one of the best sacred music shows. The concert will begin with the Gregorian Chant ‘Christus factus est’, and will be conducted by the choir’s director, Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez. In addition to the pianist Brigitta Kovács, will intervene as soloist the international baritone based in Estepona, David Geary, whose own composition, ‘Benedictus’, is part of the program.

Access to the auditorium will be free until full capacity.

Holy Week Program 2025:

1.- Christus factus est —————————————————————— Gregorian Chant

2.- Tota pulchra —————————————————————————— Angelina Figus

3.- Agnus Dei ————————————————————————— José Ramón Valiño

4.- Benedictus ———————————————————————————– David Geary

5.- Ave Maria ———————————————————————————– M. A. Garrido

6.- Chorale from the Passion according to St. Matthew ————————————————— J. S. Bach

7.- Domine, non sum dignus —————————————————————- T. L. Victoria

8.- Amicus meus ——————————————————————————– T. L. Victoria

9. Judas, mercator pessimus————————————————————— T. L. Victoria

10.- O salutaris Hostia ———————————————————————— Javier Busto

11.- Cantique de Jean Racine ————————————————————- Gabriel Fauré

12.- Jubilate Deo ——————————————————————————- Peter Anglea

The Magnum Mysterium Choir has been developing its musical activity in Estepona for more than 30 years. Originally called ‘Villa de Estepona’, it was founded in 1987. In its beginnings, it was formed as a Chamber Choir focused on the study and performance of classical polyphony and, throughout its career, has been incorporating to its repertoire works of all styles and from all times, from music from Eastern countries, Sephardic songs and popular titles to film music, musicals and polyphonic scores of contemporary composers.

In 1992, the Choir was established as a non-profit Cultural Association, with the aim of promoting the study and practice of quality polyphonic choral music. It has given concerts in various cities throughout Spain and has participated in competitions, exchanges and international meetings, taking the name of the city beyond our borders, leaving evidence of its high musical level. It has been awarded the 2011 Torre Almenara prize and was awarded the ‘Esteponero del Año 2012’ prize by the Rotary International Club.

Its director, Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez, professor emeritus of the Manuel Carra Professional Conservatory in Malaga, currently devotes his activity to conducting choirs, thus continuing a long career in the teaching of polyphonic choral music, which he combines with his activity as an organist.